Two Under Two - a Journey Through Motherhood: Am I Crazy? (April 27, 2007)

J. Matthison
I have decided to start journaling in order to keep my sanity (or what I have left). Everyday seems to bring new surprises, however, the biggest surprise by far was finding out that I am now pregnant again. My husband is proud, and I am too .. except for one small little detail: This child will join a 3 month old and a 19 month old.

Yep, you heard right. I have two kids already that is under the age of 2. And now, I am expecting #3.

Who do I have to thank for that? Well ok, there is the obvious: my husband - and of course, myself. But also the doctor that told me to wait for my first postpartum period before starting birth control. When that never showed up - after 3 months of waiting - I decided it was time to take a pregnancy test. As soon as I took the test, it was automatically positive.

My first reaction was "Oh My God!" and then the second reaction was me bursting into tears.

But I'm over it now. I will survive. I have just have to.

For now, I will just deal with my two children which sometimes becomes three (gotta count the husband). And of course, take care of myself.

It's going to be a long 9 months!

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  • Pattie Curran3/25/2008

    God Bless you. My youngst two are 15 months apart..... I hope you are doing well

  • Deaf Mom7/18/2007

    Congrats! You'll make it through. I had three kids two years apart and there were some days where I felt like I just couldn't handle another day of mommyhood--I learned to get out with other moms for dinner on those days.

  • Ceetee Sheckels5/9/2007

    congratulations!
    my two are spaced almost 10 years apart in age... & it's interesting to also hear about life/parenting from the other side of the spectrum!
    best wishes to you all!

  • Melissa Bushman5/6/2007

    Congratulations, Michelle! Having had twins when I was 19 years old, I can sympathize with having two under two. I have a feeling you will do great with three. Enjoy the little ones. They do grow up fast (my daughters are 19 years old now).

  • Linda M. McCloud5/3/2007

    Congratulations. I am sure you will do fine. Some days may be crazy, but the love will help you to survive.

  • M.Phillips5/2/2007

    Thanks for the comments!

  • Ryan Stephens5/1/2007

    My sister and I are four years apart and we've just now become relatively close. I would imagine the close gaps in ages will help them stay pretty close through the years. Congrats!

  • Kathryn Thomas5/1/2007

    Congratulations! You'll come through with flying colors, I'm sure!

  • PJ Richards4/30/2007

    Congrats and good luck. I had three children in five years. All I remember is trying to grab a bit of sleep every chance I got. They grew up close. When they were small, we lived near another family with three children the same age. One day I'd take all six. Then the other mother would take them all for a day. We did this once a week. It was easier to have all six because they paired off and entertained each other. Do cherish every moment. They don't stay little very long.

  • Melanie Schwear4/30/2007

    My guys are just 1 year 1 week apart. I couldn't imagine having had another one so close after!

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